Master Screen Printing Setup Technician

Pro Towels; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Towels, the leading towel supplier to the promotional products industry, is seeking a Master Screen Printing Setup Tech based in Abbeville, SC. This on-site role owns the screen-printing process, from coating to curing, ensuring color accuracy and production quality.

You will work closely with press operators, perform routine equipment checks, support continuous improvement, and adapt to an event-driven schedule. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in textile screen printing with M&R machines.
• Experience with polyester, cotton, nylon substrates.
• End-to-end textile printing knowledge from imaging to curing.
• Flexible schedule for event-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the screen-printing workflow to meet production specs.
• Verify artwork, mix inks, run test prints, and adjust press settings for color accuracy.
• Collaborate with press operators and production team to meet deadlines and standards.
• Perform routine equipment inspection and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Textile printing expert

M&R press knowledge

Flexible schedule

Education

Vocational training in print

Tools

M&R machines

Job description

Pro Towels is the largest towel supplier to the promotional products industry, offering superior product quality, award‑winning decoration, and reliable delivery. The company adheres to the PPAI Code of Conduct and has received numerous industry awards for technology, supplier excellence, and workplace culture. Team members join a recognized leader that values innovation, quality, and a positive work environment. Recognized on PPAI’s Greatest Companies to Work For list for 2026

Role Description

The Master Screen Printing Setup Tech is a full-time, on‑site role based in Abbeville, SC. We are looking for someone to own the screen‑printing process. This role is responsible for preparing and setting up screens for production, including coating, burning, registering, and aligning screens according to job specifications and artwork requirements. Daily tasks include verifying artwork and print design details, mixing and matching inks, performing test prints, and adjusting press settings to ensure consistent color, placement, and quality. The setup tech will collaborate closely with press operators and production team members to meet deadlines, maintain safety and cleanliness standards, and minimize waste and rework. The role also involves routine equipment inspection, basic troubleshooting, and participation in continuous improvement efforts to optimize screen printing workflows and output.

Will assist with relocation for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years as a textile screen printing operator with extensive knowledge on M&R machines from 3-12 colors
• Must have experience with multiple substrate contents from Polyester, cotton, nylon, etc.
• Must know the entire methodology of textile printing from screen imaging to curing printed product.
• Must be high energy and have a flexible schedule as we are an event driven company
• Previous experience as a lead or senior screen printing technician is preferred; vocational or technical training in print or manufacturing is a plus.